Not all apartment owners can enjoy an area with optimal proportions and rational geometry. Quite often there are homes with cosmetic defects. The solution is to use drywall constructions, however, it is important to do them correctly.
Features
Masking imperfections with the help of niches in the bedroom is practiced very often. Many believe that this will only ruin the room. However, experienced designers know that gypsum board with skillful use can not only mask weaknesses, but also make the room more original. Often, thanks to artificial niches, it is possible to decorate the internal space, they are used even in the absence of visual imperfections.
Varieties of elements
The design of the niche in the bedroom can be very diverse. Thanks to it, you can achieve a feeling of mysterious depth, externally increasing the space.
Many people practice recessed TVs and beds. It is customary to divide niches into two types - deep and decorative.
The design of in-depth recesses is intended primarily to mask the imperfections of the room.
They are mounted either above the bed, or slightly away from the bed. Since the depth is large enough, you can apply these elements as:
bedside tables;
large shelves for souvenirs and decorative figures;
desk lamp.
Often shelves are placed inside, which will make it possible to equip complete racks that do not absorb free space in the room.
Additional highlighting using spotlights or LED strips is practiced.This solution is perfect for zoning rooms.
The deepest decorative elements of the interior are often equipped with complex designs:
bookcases;
beds;
full working corners (cabinets).
The decorative variety of niches is much more diverse. Basically, their depth is small. Usually they make out the space behind the head of the bed. Sometimes in decorative designs make small shelves for caskets or photo frames. But the main goal is to set the tonality of the whole room.
As a bright decorative element in this case, apply:
special plaster;
photo wallpaper;
other unusual looking finishes.
Even in the absence of special claims, it is necessary to use decorative solutions. The simplest of them is staining in a contrasting color. A not too large recess is often used, expanding the room with special aesthetic techniques.
To do this, mount mirrors or some other reflective elements.
Niches can be used not only for the bed, but also for the TV. In this case, they are placed opposite the berth. Typically, the TV is hung on the wall, and the recess is used as a decorative frame. You can use the backlight (although this is optional). The recesses help to improve the appearance of the room, not only due to special aesthetic properties, but also due to masking:
game consoles;
electrical wiring;
cables;
receivers.
Folding screens are sometimes used to mask various techniques.
In this case, the surface of an ordinary wall is simulated. There are a number of good reasons to use plasterboard niches in the bedroom.
GCR is more convenient than most other materials, because it allows you to build elements of arbitrary shape. Their complexity can vary greatly. The drywall niche can be additionally finished in any convenient way and even a full sconce can be hung on it.
In addition, the installation of drywall structures is attractive:
affordability;
quick work;
environmental and sanitary safety of finished structures;
the possibility of using special fire retardants.
Basic practical solutions and nuances
In most cases, contrasting colors and non-standard ornaments are used to highlight the created element. But it is important to remember that the same arch for a one-room apartment should be harmoniously combined with the decoration of the entire room or with decorative elements. An excessively dark color against the background of a light or light gray bedroom wall is unacceptable. Such a step creates the effect of a “black hole”. Given this subtlety, all other design decisions can be used without hindrance.
In particular, the transformation of an already formed design with the help of a built-in niche is quite appropriate.
She will add a modern touch even where old-fashioned styling is used.
A very useful quality in some cases is heat retention, which is useful when a recess is equipped in the external wall of the house. The practical use of a niche is directly affected by its size. In a small design, you can place books and souvenirs on the shelves; if the size is larger, you can put a wardrobe there.
In some cases, niches can serve as container storage systems. For this purpose, all tiers are equipped with doors or drawers. This performance allows you to store medium-sized things:
handicrafts;
cosmetics;
jewelry;
hygiene items;
small clothes.
Niches of frame design will come in handy as a frame for photographs, sconces and other interior items.
A large elongated recess is usually located along the head of the bed. In this case, wide shelves are mounted to replace the bedside table.
Another option is the integration of fixtures. They can be an alternative to floor, desk and wall lamps.
Experienced designers often resort to designing smooth transitions between niches and multi-level ceilings. Combination with partitions and multi-tier shelves may also be practiced. Another option is to place transforming beds in a recess. Such a design move has been known since the 15th century. For better camouflage, curtains or canopies are additionally used.
In the bedroom for children, a large niche is used for the installation of bunk beds. At the request of the owners, the lower tier turns into a working area.
Styles
Classical styling goes well with niche portals, which have a rounded top and a special rear wall. To make the building look more luxurious, it is often framed with edging, reproducing stucco molding, or with wooden baguettes.
But we must take into account such a nuance - decorative framing takes up a lot of space. Placing such niches one above the other is undesirable. It would be much more correct to put them symmetrically in relation to the bed or the TV.
As for the niches in the form of a rectangle and a square, it is rather a solution for a modern interior.
Such designs can be of any size. The arrangement is also possible in various ways:
vertically;
horizontally;
randomly;
symmetrically;
diagonally;
in a single copy of the entire room.
Small recesses are often placed on all walls in the room. However, they must accompany 1 or 2 decorative items. An important aesthetic technique is the internal illumination of a large number of niches.
With a well-thought-out concept, it will replace the main chandelier of the bedroom or complement it.
Of the solutions expanding visually the space, strips are in demand. When they are oriented vertically, it is as if the ceiling is rising. When using a horizontal pattern, the walls move apart. Among the photo wallpaper, designers recommend choosing these:
with evening and night views;
with calm landscapes;
with abstractionist drawings.
The bedroom should not have too many bright shades. This will only damage the rest and disturb the night's sleep. In addition to the classic contrasting niche, other options can be used:
a tone darker or lighter than the main part of the wall;
the color of the wall itself;
coloring to the tone of a furniture set or decor.
A niche looks very good, decorated with the same pattern as the main wall, and painted in the color of the curtains.
This gives the impression that an additional window has appeared in the bedroom. Some designers recommend using a notch as a replacement for a regular headboard.
To do this, it is covered with a soft cloth, dyed in the same way as furniture. Cold colors should be used with caution, because they often create an oppressive sensation.
Particularly light color is often too boring. In this case, you can dilute the tone of the niche with a thick shade. It is only necessary to correctly enter it into the general coloristic concept. When there are many niches and they are evenly distributed around the room, each of them can be painted in a special tone. It is easy to understand that there are a lot of options - all that remains is to choose the best one for yourself.
About mounting drywall niches, see below.
